Finding Courage in Red Hot Chili Peppers
Lessons in faith can be found in the release of the band’s new single, “Black…
Browsing: Catholic tradition
The impact of COVID-19 on religion – Redlands Daily Facts
Gregory Elder is Professor Emeritus of History and Humanities at Moreno Valley College and a…
Eritrea: Orthodox Patriarch dies after 15 years under house arrest
Patriarch Antonios in 2020The rightful Patriarch of the Eritrean Tehwado Orthodox Church, Abune Antonios, has…
Sisters Celebrate Jubilees – The Arlington Catholic Herald
25 yearsSr. Marie-Pauline BichLieu NguyenAdorers of the Holy Cross Born: July 23, 1972, Nha Trang,…
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Word of God Sunday
I am aware that the first Sunday in February (fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time) has…
Religious vow of obedience needs to be redefined, says theologian
ROME – Earlier this week, Pope Francis released a new prayer video in which he…
Opinion: Republican College President Stillwell: I am proud to serve
By Joseph Stillwell Last April, I had the honor of being elected by my classmates…
Re-Indigenize Your Faith by Acknowledging Sweetgrass, All Things Like Parents | earth beat
Black Elk/Mighty Flowering Tree” by Brother Michael O’Neill McGrath (Courtesy of Michael O’Neill McGrath) Few…
Sarah Heinen recipient of the Mother Cabrini Award
West Bend, WI – A longstanding tradition during Catholic Schools Week in West Bend is…
‘Jackass Forever’ – Catholic News Service
NEW YORK (CNS) — The lingering takeaway from Paramount’s “Jackass Forever,” the latest expansion in…
Mexicans celebrate the Virgin of ‘Candelaria’
Worshipers holding doll versions of the Christ Child celebrated Our Lady of Candelaria Day in…
Utah Knights of Columbus Donates Tens of Thousands of Dollars to Foster Vocations in Salt Lake Diocese
Friday 04 February 2022 By special at the Intermountain Catholic SALT LAKE CITY — In…
Prince Charles visits an icon exhibition in Farm Street
Father Dominic Robinson with the Prince of WalesThe Prince of Wales was greeted at Farm…
ASIA/VIETNAM – “Do not be afraid”: Catholic communities celebrate the Vietnamese New Year
ASIA/VIETNAM – “Do not be afraid”: Catholic communities celebrate the Vietnamese New Year Tuesday, February…
St. Blaise’s blessings for the throat provide physical and spiritual comfort
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second installment in the Catholic Courier’s new feature series “Why…
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall broke royal tradition at the wedding by not wearing a tiara
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles married in 2005 in a civil ceremony…
Does Francis lay the foundations for women to become recognized priests? | faith matters
Pope Francis has done more to reform the Roman Catholic Church for a new era…
Messenger: The Archdiocese of Saint-Louis embarks on the mission to remake and reinvigorate Catholic parishes | Tony Messenger
When Bishop Mitchell Rozanski came to St. Louis in August 2020 to lead the more…
Beast-like figures known as Carantoñas return to Spanish town for religious festival
It’s hours before dawn in Acehuche, a small town in Spain’s western Extremadura region, and…
I am a “traditional” Catholic. This is exactly why I love Pope Francis (and am baffled by his criticisms)
In March 2013, I saw on television a man few of us had heard of…
Meet non-Catholic students where they are // The Observer
There are 57 chapels on the Notre Dame campus. Every hall of residence and most…
Catholic schools: where children learn what to value – and why
When I was in second grade, my teacher, Sister Mary Timothy, asked me one day…
Marie Agnès Dudash 1926-2022 | News, Sports, Jobs
BOARDMAN – “Love, love and more love!” was the “signature” used and adopted by 95-year-old…
Where have you seen Christ today?
The game of “If” is popular among children, and quite a few adults also indulge…
In the shadow of the pyramids, Christians begin to breathe
There is a glimmer of hope in Egypt: a new law on the personal status…
Vatican: Cracks in the Right to Life
The newspaper Civilta Cattolica has just published a column calling for support for a bill…
Archdiocese staff surprise Bishop Wong with priestly birthday cake
Staff at the Catholic Archdiocesan Center (CAC) here surprised Archbishop John Wong with a cake,…
The Roman Catholic Church and Pedophilia: A Neverending Story
An editorial by our editor for the Italian daily Il Mattino (January 21), after the…
12 Quick Trips to Wichita KS Area Attractions
Eureka Springs, Arkansas, about 270 miles southeast of Wichita, has a 16-year-old Mardi Gras tradition…
Dean’s List | Block Island Time
Mary Conant Named to Holy Cross College Dean’s List Mary Conant of Block Island, has…
Sunday reflection with Fr. Robin Gibbons: January 23, 2022
jesus teachingThird Sunday in Ordinary TimeOne thing strikes me as I reflect on our first…
Causes of Celebration | National Catholic Registry
There is much worry about the Second Vatican Council – and there will be even…
The stunt at the Catholics for Choice Basilica was shocking. Sacrilege often is.
Old pet peeve: When people confuse the Annunciation (when Christ was conceived) with the Immaculate…
Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, pray for us| National Catholic Registry
Agnes is one of those seven women (along with Felicity, Perpetua, Agatha, Lucy et al.)…
Hayden High School Announces Inaugural Hall of Fame Class and Celebrates 110 Years
Hayden High School in Topeka honored its inaugural Hayden Hall of Fame class in December.…
Catholic studies and the university core presented in the international seminar of the IFCU
Seton Hall University’s Catholic Studies program will be showcased as a model of an integrated…
Bishop says Amazon synod has done little to resolve sacramental crisis in region
ROSARIO, Argentina — Bishop Eugenio Coter, an Italian missionary in the Amazon region of Bolivia…
Saint Joseph, model of consecration to the Immaculate
Friday, January 21, 2022 By special at the Intermountain Catholic Donna MasekIn his 2020 Apostolic…
South Sudan Bishop’s initiative helps eliminate need for cattle raids
By Paul Jeffrey, Catholic News Service KURON, South Sudan (CNS) – In a country at…
Trieste: the surprising Italian coffee capital
Beyond the piazza, there’s Caffè Tommaseo from 1830, a series of pearly rooms adorned with…
Hudson Catholic beats Seton Hall while raising funds for scholarships
For the Hudson Catholic High School Hawks, the Jan. 8 Hoopfest was a win-win. Not…
Halton Catholic School Board Reignites Debate on LGBTQ Issues with Pride Flag Motion
Halton’s Catholic school community is set to reignite a contentious debate over whether to fly…
myracinecounty – CARL E. VOS
Carl E. Vos, 83, of the City of Wheatland, died Thursday, January 13, 2022 at…
Las Luminarias: Watch These Incredible Horses Jump Through Fires To ‘Purify’ Spain
About 100 horses spectacularly jumped through bonfires during a smudge ceremony on Sunday at Spain’s…
Obituaries of Raymond Heintschel (1934 – 2022) – Assumption, OH
Raymond “Pete” Jesse HeintschelRaymond “Pete” Jesse Heintschel, 87, of Assumption, Ohio, entered into eternal rest…
On the souls of animals, part two
“Animals have a soul and men must love and feel solidarity with our little brothers.…
Secularization and the Toxic War of Identity – OpEd – Eurasia Review
By Justin L. Wejak* (UCA News) – The rise in cases of sexual violence around…
Spanish bishops praise abuse report, but saying more ‘rigor’ would be nice
At a press conference in Rome after their meeting with Pope Francis, the Spanish bishops…
William Michaels Obituary (1929 – 2022) – Pompton Plains, NJ
William R. Michaels, 92, of Pequannock, NJ, entered eternal life to be with his Lord…
Commentary: Mayor Cantrell should let Thoth ride Uptown | Remark
As part of his plan to resume Mardi Gras parades despite the Covid pandemic, Mayor…
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity seeks to promote ecumenism
by Therese Horvatsourdough specialKANSAS CITY, Kan. – During this time of intense polarization and division…
Biblical bases on Mother Mary | National Catholic Register
Sunday, January 16 User’s Guide Sunday, January 16 is the second Sunday in Ordinary Time.…
Pope Francis: Be effective apostles rooted in the Word of God
The pope meets with members of Catholic Action France on Thursday, telling them that the…
State donates $ 7,100 to Holiday Adopt-a-Family
MADISON, Wisconsin – In the spirit of the season, State Collection Service (State) continued its…
Louis Hujber obituary (2022) – Titusville, NJ
TITUSVILLE Louis Hujber, 89, passed away in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus on…
Ray Donovan, the Irish fixer with a Jewish soul, gets his film – J.
When “Ray Donovan” premiered on Showtime in 2013, it seemed unlikely he would provide any…
Hide it under a bushel? No! // The observer
I’m sure many of us have heard, or even participated in, the post-Milkshake Mass traditions…
The church is not a museum
iStock-rparys I recently had the chance to take an after Christmas trip to France, a…
How “Christian” transcended the label “Protestant” …… | News and reports
In recent decades, American evangelism has moved away from the labels, symbols, and religious buildings…
Obituary of Maria Cestone Huffer (1935 – 2022) – Hyattsville, MD
Beloved mother, aunt, great-aunt and friend Maria Cestone Huffer passed away at her home, with…
Redefining the Obedience Necessary to Stop Spiritual Abuse
There is a need to redefine “obedience”, especially in the context of religious life, to…
Pope baptizes 16 babies in Sistine Chapel after year of hiatus
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the splendor of the Sistine…
Victory of a nurse sacked for carrying the cross
Marie OnuohaSource: Christian concernThe labor court on Wednesday issued a landmark ruling that an NHS…
Column: Kudos to WPIAL football programs setting higher standards and choosing to move up the classification
In the late 2000s, I was on the Shady Side Academy coaching team. In my…
Three Kings Parades held in over 600 locations across Poland – Catholic Telegraph
Warsaw, Poland, January 6, 2022 / 1:00 PM The Three Kings parades took place on…
Press: Pope Francis will return to Budapest in September
According to the Italian Catholic newspaper ACI Stampa, Pope Francis plans to visit Hungary again…
QC religious leaders call for community unity and civility as nation confronts Omicron variant
Retired Davenport Rabbi Henry Karp released a collective statement on behalf of the entire Quad…
DuBois Central Catholic Grade 2 Classes Travel the World | Way of life
DuBOIS – As Orthodox Christmas draws near on Friday, January 7, students in second grade…
Interfaith Worker Justice closes to donate resources to Georgetown branch
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Where to celebrate Three Kings Day in the Philly area
After the New Year’s celebrations are over, many Hispanic and Latin American families prepare to…
After 70 years of absence, a man returns to Malta and its traditions
When Richard Cumbo returned to Malta for Christmas for the first time in 70 years,…
Are Silent Prayers Heard by God? / Shouldn’t we “fast before a feast”?
Q. I am an 88 year old Korean War veteran with a question that is…
Catholic women wearing a veil: a misguided practice
During our Christmas vacation, we attended a Catholic church where a notable number of women…
Barbara Parker obituary (2022) – Saint Petersburg, Florida
PARKER, Barbara W. a beloved socialite, devout Catholic and philanthropist, died on December 3, 2021…
The Mother of God | Catholic National Register
As a Catholic feast day, January 1 has historically brought together various aspects. For a…
Sunday reflection with Fr. Robin Gibbons – January 2, 2022
Second Sunday of Christmas“No one has ever seen God;it is the Only Begotten who is…
Pope Francis condemned gender-based violence at his first mass of the year: “To hurt a woman is to insult God”
During the first mass in 2022, Pope Francis called for “Work to promote mothers and…
“New” Apostle Matthias: Proof of the infallibility of the Church
Acts 1: 20-26 (KJV) For it is written in the book of Psalms: “Let his…
Celebrate the New Year — Catholic Style
For years, Catholics have thanked God for the blessings of the past year by singing…
Betty Maxwell’s Contribution to the Field of Holocaust Studies
It was Ghislaine Maxwell’s mother who first introduced me to the subject of surpassing oneself.…
Reverend Monsignor William (Bill) David Bonczewski
Friday December 31, 2021 Courtesy photo + Expand Reverend Monsignor William (Bill) David Bonczewski August…
Owensboro racing icon Earl Hayden died on Wednesday
Earl Hayden | Photo by Jason Tanner Earl Hayden of Owensboro, patriarch of the Hayden…
Pass the possibilities, it’s time to revamp Thanksgiving foosball
The short answer to our internal poll is Wilton and Ridgefield. They should be playing…
Sidney and James Tildsley fight over major wrestling titles – and fraternal bragging rights
“I feel like if he wins, I have to win,” said Sidney. “Otherwise, when we…
Pope asks Pontifical Council to start planning for the Holy Year 2025
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Preparations for the Holy Year 2025 have already started and Pope…
An interfaith celebration! Catholic family shares the joy of Christmas with neighbors of another faith
An interfaith celebration! A Catholic family (the Harry and Mary Hilda Fernandes family residing behind…
Chicago’s signature sandwich, Italian beef, gets multicultural update
CHICAGO – Do you like your dry and sweet Italian beef? Soaked and hot? Or…
To understand Catholicism, you need to know Italy
ROME – If you were an American Catholic who dug a space Friday at noon…
What to watch out for in WPIAL sports on December 27, 2021: Holiday hoops galore
Through: Rebel don Sunday December 26, 2021 | 6:21 p.m. Christophe Horner | Tribune-Review Jaydon…
Touch of Faith owner says Covid gates will not prevail
FAIRFIELD – The adage follow your heart couldn’t be truer when it comes to faith…